The report is an updated version of a 2007 survey by the Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program, which compared the economic performance of metropolitan areas’ walkable urban places to their drivable sub-urban counterparts, based on selected commercial real estate metrics. This report will show who’s winning, who’s in transition, and who’s lagging behind in the race towards capturing the market demand for WalkUPs.

No Kentucky cities were large enough to include in the study, but the report still has implications for the commonwealth. The study shows that building walkable urban development, as well as drive-able sub-urban development, contribute to healthier environments and thriving communities. Both of these aspects can be incorporated into Kentucky’s transportation plans and you can help ensure they are.